Contract Manager Specialist; Senior Ess
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Government
Government Administration, Operations Manager
Location: Tallahassee
CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - - ESS
Date:
Feb 19, 2026
Requisition No: 870584
Agency:
Children and Families
Working Title:
CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST (SENIOR) - - ESS
Position Number:
Salary: $58,000–$63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Department of Children and Families
Class title:
Operations Review Specialist
This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the office.
Location:
2415 N. Monroe St., Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
Some travel may be required.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday.
If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours per day.
RequiredMinimum Qualifications
At least two years of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experience with a Government Agency.
A current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:- Working knowledge and experience using My Florida Market Place (MFMP) applications (i.e., AOD-Next Gen, Buyer, Vendor Information Portal, etc.).
- Formal and informal procurement experience with a Government Agency.
- A current Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a highly qualified Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self‑Sufficiency. This includes drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities also include providing expert‑level contract support to leadership and stakeholders, maintaining alignment with all applicable laws and regulations, and exercising sound judgment in contract or procurement‑related decisions. The incumbent also serves as a lead worker for team assignments, process improvements, special projects, and training.
Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre‑qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
MissionThe mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self‑sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
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